These new age times we have the luxury of living in (yes, despite all the pain and suffering there has never been anything like this particular period of rebirth towards enlightenment) have been full of a series of “shifts”. Like undulating waves, we ride high, then crash and burn.

We have to learn the art of sailing along, making use of the wind, riding with it rather than fighting back, shielding ourselves from the storms and rapids, keeping our minds on the ball by not being afraid of turning tides or intimidating sharks lurking seemingly at every corner, not to mention keeping ourselves in ‘balance’.

Up and down, across and side-waves, there have been wave upon wave, shift upon shift, storm upon storm, tide upon tide. I have certainly learned (the hard way) to go with the ebb and the flow of it all. Resistance to the natural rhythms will only set you back and make it harder – it’s not worth it! And letting go is not easy for a lot of us spiritual beings living in 21st century human bodies.

Some people actually refer to “the” shift (as in one), however there have been many. Perhaps you can use the term “The Shift” in relation to your most defining moment of awakening or change in your life towards spiritual purpose and sudden knowing.

The angels told me a little while ago:

“Sift as you shift and head from rift to raft.”

(I find that they love to play with words and rhyme). Read the words slowly and pensively and you will come to your own conclusion and see how they relate to you. However for me the ‘sifting’ relates to the filtering process of karma and ridding of all excess illusion that no longer serves us as it rises to the surface. The ‘rift’ represents the hard side of ascension where we feel like we are splitting open, cracking and even reaching breaking point…

We find the fissures in our lives or selves and we become fragile, vulnerable, turned upside down as our views of perfection, illusion and all the veils we or society have created break down, open up in full view or completely fall apart. We might even have those defining moments where we realise without fail that we will never be the same or view things a certain way again. That’s the magic -the rainbow that we are all looking for and that will almost always come after the grand fall to the pits of seeming despair…

A rift can also represent a break up, tension or separation between people – partners, family members, friends – it could be physical or just a metaphorical stand off between views, values, acceptance and different ways of being. A clash.

Interesting to note that a rift is also a shallow area in a waterway. For the purposes of our analogy this could signify when we feel that we don’t have much room to move, when we are drowned out, feeling shallow, like a fish out of water or out of our depth – thrown to the surface or feeling like we are being left to fetch for ourselves. A rift can also be that scummy backwash and rough regurgitation of a wave that has broken upon a beach – and that’s often how we feel after a giant shift or situation that knocked us back.

And of course the ‘raft’ is our lifesaver: our guides and angels who are ever so faithfully there to give us a loyal helping hand and catch us when we fall; comforting, guiding, inspiring and re-directing us in the ‘right’ direction or next turn. It is also the outcome of a shift that started or became tough and rough – there waiting for us without fail is a raft at the end, a rebirth, a new beginning, even if we are sailing into the depths of the unknown.

Wow, well this has proven to be very profound advice from the angels and I am again amazed how by divine inspiration, intuition and creative guidance churns out – this has all come together so wonderfully through a kind of metaphysical metaphorical exploration. And reading back on this now after doing the May Reading on video, I can see that I am exactly where I need to be inwardly, intuitively and creatively – perhaps they are all one and the same…

As we move towards this “New Earth” we hear about, our own vibrational frequency is shifting and raising along with the planet. We have had to adapt, recalibrate, restructure, readjust – sometimes very subconsciously, and at other times on a divine, elevated conscious level. I have found that I have been swimming somewhere in between during all these fluctuations. Sometimes you are prepared, centred and ready. Other times they hit you completely unexpectedly and by surprise, knocking you back like a sneaky ripper of a wave that you didn’t see coming!

Sometimes there are mega amazing waves – tubes, tunnels, green rooms that will bring us such bliss and awe, then there are the ones that throw you about like a rag doll and leave you wondering which way is South, what happened to North and what’s the point of it all?

For more spiritual ascension analogies to waves, oceans, surfing, see my next post coming soon: “Riding Through the Waves Fearlessly.”

Opening Your Heart Chakra

to Allow Change

We have been going through so much clearing on so many levels for quite some time now, however recently we are being cleared at a very high level. Have you noticed much change in your life? Feel like things are in a state of flux or transformatiom? We have been working on clearing our heart chakras to be ready and in a state of pure acceptance.We have been learning to trust again (some of you have had such resistance to feeling safe in heart matters and relationships). We have learned the lessons of love and forgiveness. We have been healing and transmuting . Have you learned the lesson of just LETTING GO? Perhaps situations have come up for you to force you to do this. I have learned through much experience to just let things happen when that is the case. There is always a reason, season or lesson. And if it has been hard for you, it will get better.

Remember the prince who had to clear through all the thorns to get to his beloved sleeping beauty. Well funny I just mentioned that, I am being filled with tingles as I write this. The angels have given me the metaphor of sleeping beauty as it is very akin to what we have been going through. People have been asleep. But it is time to wake up and smell the roses!! The fairytale princess pricked her finger, and we have been put to sleep in the past. But recent energies have been pushing us forward to remember who we are and what our role is on this planet. All in due course.

The biggest lesson we are learning during the ascension process is to let go, let God and live in the heart.

Being Affected by Energies

in Times of Change

People are exhausted, stressed out and suffering from anxiety. Life has been challenging in so many ways for all of us. On top of that we have all these weather and planetary changes and the whirlwind of new energies and sense of the ‘unknown’ sweeping through the air. I think that we all know that change is on the horizon and the process has already well and truly begun.For months and even years now, we have been working on releasing old patterns, pain and thoughts from our physical, mental, emotional and etheric bodies. We have been clearing and preparing whether we are fully aware of it or not. You may have even found yourself clearing clutter in your home or workspace, ridding of anyting old or worn. All these actions show that on some level, we are aware that we need to clear out mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. This is the process that is continuing to happen and YOU KNOW YOU’LL WANT TO BE FEELING LIGHTER AND BRIGHTER, like a load is literally being taken off your back in preparation for something new and more aligned with your Higher self.

It is really important that we embrace intense energies as a cornerstone in our lives for personal transformation on so many levels – for some more noticeable than others. Many got swayed by negative media hype or ‘end of world’ antics that we all experienced in the build up to December 2012. Now, in 2013, we are at the precipice of profound change as we anchor into a new era of enlightnment. And that does not mean that something supernatural or epic will happen (either end of the scale). This whole rise of consciousness and emergence into a new paradigm is a process, after all.

Change is happening on levels and dimensions in our universe. It has been for some time and shall continue to do so – which is something that as humans we cannot fully understand. If you have already been humming along the awakening / ascension process (or hanging on for dear life) then wonderful, you are already where you need to be.

Tips to Get You Through

Here are some tips to get you through times of change, sensitivity or uncertainty:

1) Let go of all that has not been working for you.
2) Allow each day to unfold as it is, and for any emotions, thoughts or strange emotions or physical symptoms to simply float by and be.
3) Breathe in Spirit and be in a state of awareness and gratitude, with positive expectations and prayers for yourself, your family, community and the planet. Take time to meditate or connect.
4) Be gentle on yourself, nourish yourself.
5) Have lots of good quality rest and drink loads of filtered or spring water. Eat healthilly (lots of organic produce).
6) Write down any feelings or thoughts you may have, as well as ideas for change.
7) Set your intentions for each day to be filled with calm, love, light and anything else positive that you desire.
8) Ask the angels for healing and protection throughout the day and as you sleep.
9) Clear your space and yourself.

BREAKING FREE OF THE SHELL – FINDING THE CONFIDENCE TO SET YOURSELF FREE

“The shell must break before the bird can fly.” – Tennyson

Pre-birth, we are nurtured in our mother’s wombs. A bird is cushioned as it nestles in the egg shell so delicately enclosing it, a butterfly prepares to break out of its chrysalis and a flower busts out of its seed. It is by the laws of nature that to be born, we must break free from one state to another, and in that act, it is like a kind of transition, a pause in time, as the process of profound, magical and inherently natural metamorphosis takes place. We leave behind the womb and enter the world-space, take our first breath, open our eyes, and usually cry.

The very symbol of birth represents the start of something new, so I am using this as an analogy to the fear we feel when we are about to experience change. Something in us might make us freeze, become apprehensive, want to shrivel up or hide. Just as an animal senses oncoming danger or a change in weather conditions, at some kind of perceptive level, we might have a sense that something is about to happen or change or you might even fall into an abyss of uncertainty as fear of the unknown completely engulfs you. Then there are the times when we know what is ahead and we may not feel ready or ‘qualified’ to face it.

While a snail might have a physical shell protecting its body, we form our own shells. We create walls, cords and barricades that either make us feel safe and secure, or hide us from other people or situations. Sometimes we go back into our shells when we are fearful of what might exist in the ‘outside world’, so we hibernate, recluse, go inwards.

I like the saying “embrace change’, as it really is saying that no matter what you are heading into, whether positive or potentially negative at first sight, there is always a lesson to be learned and a notch to be fulfilled on our karmic belt so to speak.

So have a look at the shells that you have created in your life. Are you hiding right now or afraid of taking the next steps? Break out of your shell and safely step ahead. Maybe it will comfort you to know that there is a nest there if you need it (the comfort of your home, bed, or a caring person). But at some point, the bird takes its first steps or begins to fly. Fumble while it may at first, you can be sure, that the bird will fly and soar in full flight, independent of its egg, nest and mother. Time to muster your strength and prepare to break free and fly. Let the angels be the wind that guides and glides your wings, your heart be your compass, and Spirit be the Source of all wisdom. For God made birds and gave them wings to fly, and so too did he give us feet to walk, a heart to feel, a soul to remember and a spirit to set free.

“Without, the sun shines bright and the birds are singing amid the ivy on the drooping beeches. Their choice is made, and they turn away hand-in-hand, with their backs to the darkness and their faces to the light.” ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

I have recently made a change in my life by revamping my website. It incorporates more of who I am and what I do. It combines a number of areas. Sometimes you have to do a complete turn around, look at things in a new, fresh way.

Are you ready to make that change in your life? I know there is something gnawing at you, from under your skin. You crave for more fulfilment, expression, and let’s face it – joy in your life. Don’t be scared to take those steps forward. No more hiding!!

Is Fear Holding You Back?

It’s time to come out of your shell and explore all the facets of who you are. Do you find yourself hiding parts of yourself to certain people? Let’s turn that thought around – what if you lived, breathed, and let yourself be completely free as a full expression of who you really are in truth.

My challenge was overcoming the fear that my open ‘spiritualness’ might cause some mainstream potential clients to view me a certain way which would decrease my credibility as a professional English teacher, and even as a writer. I juggled with how I could combine all my passion, interests and skills onto one website. Yes, I toyed around with the idea of having two or even three sites to encompass all the different fields, but in the end, the journey took me right back to where I started. At the beginning. At www.nataliakuna.com.
So now I have a one-stop transformational shop. Well, it’s not a shop per se, but a place to come to feel inspired and supported on your transformational journey (I am working hard towards this vision). My goal or ‘mission statement’ is to assist people of all walks of life to embrace change, and work on healing and transforming their lives, to be all that they can be. So the key that ties everything together is ‘transformation’ and ‘personal development’.

On my site you will now find a new developing area called ‘Writing Wisdom’ (this is my new baby that will grow over time and be accompanied by my new ‘Writer Seeker’ blog. There is also an ‘English Tuition’ section to help kids and ESL students with their English and Creative Writing.

I feel great having made this change. It is like a fresh canvas for me to work on and develop. What changes do you wish to make in your life? This is all open up for discussion on my Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/nataliakuna So come and join in on the conversation at any time.

Are you ready for the transformation?

Natalia Kuna is an intuitive psychic medium who gives readings using oracle cards. She is also a writer, author, English teacher and tutor. Transform your life and be inspired at www.nataliakuna.com

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